Denmark is reassessing its potential purchase of Israel’s Barak MX air defense system following a surge in drone-related incidents across the country, according to a report by Danish news agency DR.
Officials in Copenhagen emphasized that the review does not mean abandoning Europe’s defense framework but rather adding an Israeli layer to strengthen national protection.
The Danish military already signed a major deal with the Franco-Italian consortium Eurosam for the SAMP/T NG air defense system, scheduled to enter service in late 2028. However, the Israeli Barak MX could be delivered as early as next summer — over two years sooner. Security officials said the reassessment stems from an urgent need to counter short-range missiles and drones, threats that the European system was not designed to handle.
Defense sources clarified that the Israeli system would complement, not replace, the European one. While SAMP/T NG targets long-range ballistic missiles, Barak MX provides a faster, more affordable middle layer capable of neutralizing drones and short-range threats. Initially rejected early in the procurement process, the Barak MX is now back in consideration due to its proven performance in Israel and Europe — and its immediate availability.